Author: THE CONNECTING NEWSPAPER

Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer Young Jonn has returned with an emotionally charged single titled Sooner. Known for creating hit records that resonate widely across Afrobeats and pop audiences, Young Jonn explores a softer, more introspective side in this release. Sooner tells the story of love, regret, and an earnest attempt at reconciliation. The track is produced by Jaytunez, whose skilful beat-making amplifies the emotive core of the song, creating a soundscape that complements the theme of heartfelt apologies and affection.In Sooner, Young Jonn uses his lyrics to convey a narrative of regret and redemption, offering an apology to his…

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McCaffrey missed time in the summer with an Achilles issue that did not immediately seem to threaten his availability for the regular season. The 28-year-old was ultimately placed on IR, however, before taking a trip to Germany to see a specialist. A period of recovery was in place upon return before McCaffrey began a ramp-up phase in his rehab. About a month ago, the three-time Pro Bowler resumed on-field work, and he has not encountered any setbacks since. On Monday, the 49ers opened McCaffrey’s activation window, requiring him to be moved to the active roster within three weeks in order…

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Haris Rauf and Saim Ayub star in Pakistan’s resounding nine-wicket win to level the three-game series in Australia.Haris Rauf took five wickets as Pakistan cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Australia in the second one-day international to level the three-match series 1-1 at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. Rauf claimed 5-29, his second five-wicket haul in ODIs, as Pakistan bundled out world champions Australia for 163 in 35 overs on a decent batting track, their lowest ODI score against Pakistan. Mohammad Rizwan, in his first series as Pakistan’s white-ball captain, was involved in six of those dismissals, equalling the world…

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The FDNY said it was battling a brush fire at Prospect Park, with flames breaking out amid a lengthy drought and windy conditions that have led to red flag warnings for nearly the entire tri-state area. It was not immediately clear what sparked Friday evening’s fire, which broke out near Flatbush Avenue at the popular Brooklyn park. There were no reports of any injuries. This is now a 2-alarm fire. The FDNY is utilizing drone technology to identify hot spots and specialized brush fire units. pic.twitter.com/jClADJdBg8— FDNY (@FDNY) November 9, 2024 The fire department said it was using drone technology…

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By Caribbean News Global contributor PORT–OF–SPAIN, Trinidad – The minister of finance announced the arrival of the first two high/medium energy mobile X-ray scanners in Trinidad on Sunday, November 3, 2024. In January 2024, the ministry of finance signed a contract with Canadian-based Sectus Technologies for the purchase of four  high/medium mobile X-ray scanners to be used for inspection of both imports and exports. These scanners, which were built in and shipped from Paris, France, allow trained operators to view the contents of loaded trucks, containers and vehicles. Trinidad and Tobago mobile scanner “Its high-performance imagining is expected to play…

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Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave has graced her fans with a new extended play titled Dutty Love, a seven-track project that delves deep into themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional resilience. Following the release of her recent single No Games, Fave’s Dutty Love is an exploration of her own experiences with romance, making it a personal and evocative work. Known for her soulful voice and relatable lyrics, Fave uses this EP to share her perspective on love in its many forms — its highs, lows, and everything in between. True to her style, she maintains a balance between Afrobeats rhythms and soulful…

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The Maple Leafs have moved Auston Matthews to injured reserve with his upper-body injury retroactive to Nov. 3, the team announced. They’re using the open spot to reinstate forward Connor Dewar from his LTIR conditioning loan and add him to the active roster.The IR placement only minimally affects Matthews’ timeline for a return. Head coach Craig Berube told reporters that the superstar would miss his second straight game Friday against the Red Wings and that he was doubtful for Saturday’s game against the Canadiens. He’s been ruled out against Montreal thanks to the move to IR but could return for Tuesday’s…

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No state has been as assiduous in attacking the Palestine solidarity movement and supporting Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza as Germany. Today, it is impossible to hold a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin or elsewhere in Germany without facing attacks from the police, intimidation from the state and accusations of anti-Semitism from the press. In April, the Palestine Assembly, a high-profile pro-Palestine conference in Berlin was broken up by hundreds of police officers. British Palestinian rector of Glasgow University, Ghassan Abu Sitta, was stopped from entering Germany to attend the conference and deported back to the UK. He was later banned…

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Friday marked four years since two newborns were found dead outside a Bronx apartment building. Their deaths are still shrouded in mystery, but detectives have not given up hope of finding their killer and delivering justice in memory of the twin boys. The Claremont community held a somber gathering in the evening, part of a yearly memorial. Cops stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the community to remember identical twins Zeke and Zane. “It was four years ago today that the super of this building called 911,” NYPD Detective Brianna Constantino said. “He was doing the garbage and he found what he thought…

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By Caribbean News Global PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The crisis in Haiti continues to deteriorate as violence escalates across the country. According to the UN human rights office on Friday, between January and September of this year nearly 4,900 people have been killed. More than 700,000 people are displaced in the country – over half of whom are children – with recent violence in the capital Port-au-Prince displacing another 12,000 people in recent weeks. Food insecurity is at an all-time high, affecting half of Haiti’s population, or approximately 5.4 million people.     Pockets of famine “For the first time since 2022, we are seeing…

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